Dear Friends,
Togetherness…partnership….mutuality. These were the words that went through my mind as I previewed this issue of ECHO News. Nearly every story reflects the reality that the work and witness of ECHO has a built-in mutuality — a mutuality that confers strength, hope, and impact. There is little of true significance that we can do on our own. But together with others, by the grace and goodness of God, we can accomplish much and be greatly encouraged.
Whether we are equipping doctors and nurses in Tanzanian clinics, training development workers to produce biosand water filtration systems for refugees from Myanmar, facilitating the multiplication of healthy dairy goats in East African villages, training future pastors and spouses in theologically-grounded agriculture in West Africa, or empowering Florida Interns for service, mutuality is at the heart of our engagement.
This is why our Mission Statement reads: “ECHO exists to follow Jesus by reducing hunger and improving lives worldwide through partnerships…” And this is why we are grateful to the Lord for you — and for missionaries, Peace Corps Volunteers, pastors, and development workers in over 190 countries — with whom we can join to share Hope Against Hunger. We can’t do it alone…but together great things are possible!
With thanksgiving,
David Erickson, President/CEO
P.S. We want you to know that your prayers, notes, and support of ECHO’s mission encourage us. And our hope is that these stories of engagement and impact will bless and encourage YOU!
